Bridgewater a conundrum for Saints fans (2 Viewers)

[Saint Kamara]

On one hand he's 4-0 as a starter (although we could easily say 4-1 with the Rams loss) and his statistics actually look pretty good:

69.4% completion rate
6.9 yards per attempt
7 TDs
2 Ints
98.4 QB Rating


But then the eye test screams missed opportunities and points being left off the scoreboard.

 

[BroKV]

On one hand he's 4-0 as a starter (although we could easily say 4-1 with the Rams loss) and his statistics actually look pretty good:

69.4% completion rate
6.9 yards per attempt
7 TDs
2 Ints
98.4 QB Rating


But then the eye test screams missed opportunities and points being left off the scoreboard.

It’s a rollercoaster of emotions to say the least.

 

[Rdanderson91]

He’s played great when he doesn’t double pump fake and hold the ball. That’s the only issue he’s had this season is second guessing himself. When he’s confident, he usually slings a laser that’s right on target.

 

[26ISTHEMAN]

Not sure what the conundrum is. He’s doing what he’s supposed to do as Drew’s backup and playing mostly mistake free football. But let’s not get carried away. When Drew heals up, he’s back under center. With a healthy Drew today, we win in a blowout.

 

[NatureBoy]

You don't want to be the guy who replaces a HOFer. You can never live up to those expectations. I think those who are overly down and overly optimistic about Teddy are both wrong. He's a serviceable back up QB. He and we, are very fortunate to have a strong team around him.

 

[Saint Taysom]

There’s no “conundrum”. He’s a game manager that has a SuperBowl level roster around him, and the team has been able to win with him playing his role within it. When Brees gets healthy, it’s his team without any doubt or hesitation.

 

[Saint Spud]

Not sure what the conundrum is. He’s doing what he’s supposed to do as Drew’s backup and playing mostly mistake free football. But let’s not get carried away. When Drew heals up, he’s back under center. With a healthy Drew today, we win in a blowout.

yeah, I think the conundrum is that many of us are enjoying this year while simultaneously trying to figure out what life after Drew will look like.

I’m really happy with winning these games. But I’ve changed my mind on the future. Unless Teddy lights it up these next two games and hits a lot of these throws he missed today, I’m not ready to pay big money to make him the team’s starter after Drew anymore.

 

[Usmfan84]

Not sure what the conundrum is. He’s doing what he’s supposed to do as Drew’s backup and playing mostly mistake free football. But let’s not get carried away. When Drew heals up, he’s back under center. With a healthy Drew today, we win in a blowout.

I wouldn't say mistake free. He's taken some really bad sacks that were most definitely mistakes. He's also missed a lot of open WR's seemingly throwing to no which are also mistakes because they are drive killers.

What you mean is he hasn't lost us a game yet which is all you can ask of your back up. He's done well enough to let the defense win us these games. I appreciate what he's done in that aspect.

I think most fans are just a little more upset because they were hoping he was Brees replacement. As of now he's not.

 

[jasonsw]

At least we don't have Marcus Marriotta as the back up Q.B.

 

[boo-boo]

Just glade he is doing his job and helping get wins. With the wins he has gotten us so far, there is no need for Drew to hurry back from injury. He can take his time to heal right.

 

[LetsGetWaffles]

Like Brooks at times minus the boneheaded turnovers when it’s going bad. This time we have the supporting cast to keep on winning.

 

[Trey W.]

yeah, I think the conundrum is that many of us are enjoying this year while simultaneously trying to figure out what like after Drew will look like.

I’m really happy with winning these games. But I’ve changed my mind on the future. Unless Teddy lights it up these next two games and hits a lot of these throws he missed today, I’m not ready to pay big money to make him the team’s starter after Drew anymore.

Exactly! I just don’t see the future of the Franchise in Teddy.

 

[Madmarsha]

It’s a rollercoaster of emotions to say the least.

 

[rlemieux]

We’ve continued to win in spite of Bridgewater. While he’s avoided the big mistake he’s consistently high on balls, takes too many sacks, holds the ball too long. Defense has been playing very good football and we’ve had just enough offense to win. I don’t think there’s any doubt that Teddy isn’t going to be replacing Drew. Our next QB isn’t on this roster, I doubt he’s in the NFL right now.

 

[FGE413]

A friend at the bar I watch games is a Titans fan. I really thought he was going to drop dead of a heart attack/stroke/aneurysm at several points during Titans/Broncos today.

At least we don't have Marcus Marriotta as the back up Q.B.